New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment, Todd McClay, said that the FTA signed with India on Monday will be put before his country’s Parliament as early as tomorrow to fast-track the process so that it can come into force within this year.”We will start very, very quickly. We hope to have it enter into force before the end of the year, and then it will be fully implemented over about a seven-year period. Over the next few months, we will all be working very…
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Dhaka, April 20 (IANS) An interactive session was held between the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI), in Dhaka on Thursday. “The Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, welcomed a delegation of newly appointed Directors of the India Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI) over an interactive session on 16 April 2026,” the High Commission of India in Bangladesh mentioned in a post on X.IBCCI is a platform c…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Popular messaging platform WhatsApp is planning to introduce usernames and unique IDs, enabling users to send messages and make voice or video calls without revealing their phone numbers, according to reports.The new feature is expected to be rolled out globally by June 2026.Both individuals and businesses are likely to be able to reserve unique handles, similar to other social media platforms, according to them.“We are excited to bring usernames to WhatsApp in the f…
Washington, March 18 (IANS) The US is expanding its visa bond programme to cover 50 countries from April 2, requiring foreign nationals seeking B1 and B2 visas for business and tourism to post a $15,000 bond, the State Department said Wednesday. The bond will be returned to visa holders who comply with the terms of their stay and leave the US on time, or if they do not travel.The move is aimed at curbing illegal overstays, which U.S. authorities say have been significantly reduced under the prog…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Calling the US decision to reduce tariffs to 10 per cent a ‘very positive development’ for emerging markets, an expert on Saturday said the move helps normalise global trade and brings much-needed clarity to businesses and investors.Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of an event organised by All India Management Association (AIMA) here, Vishal Kampani, Senior Vice President of AIMA and Vice Chairman & Managing Director of JM Financial Limited, said the US move to …
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) IFTDA President Ashoke Pandit has expressed his displeasure at India playing the T-20 World Cup against Pakistan.On Monday, Pakistan announced that it will play against India on February 15 in Colombo in the Group A match of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The announcement comes after the Government of Pakistan gave the necessary go-ahead.Reacting to the update, Ashoke Pandit told IANS during an exclusive conversation that he is against India playing any sports with the neig…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, stressing that the landmark partnership between two major economies will create new opportunities for businesses, consumers, and the skilled workforce.Addressing a joint press conference at Hyderabad House here with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, PM Modi underlined that the agreement – biggest in India’s history — r…
Nainital, Jan 8 (IANS) In Nainital, the famed hill tourist spot in Uttarakhand, where snowfall usually occurs in December, January is already here, yet there is no snowfall, nor are there any visible signs of it. While the cold has intensified, the sun continues to shine during the day, and mornings and evenings are marked by biting winds.The absence of snowfall has led to a significant drop in tourist footfall compared to previous years, leaving local businesses and traders disappointed.Despite…
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman is expected to enhance India’s export competitiveness, secure energy supplies at favourable prices and strengthen India–Oman economic ties, a report said on Saturday.The report from Bank of Baroda said that CEPA aims to expand trade and investment, increase export opportunities for labour‑intensive micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sectors such as textiles, leather, footwear, gems and jewelle…
Afghanistan has made a significant pitch to Indian businesses by offering a five-year tax exemption for companies investing in new…